Goldenote PH 7 User manual

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Goldenote®
PH 7
ITALIAN MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
Owner’s Manual
MANUFACTURED IN ITALY
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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
Table Of Contents
-Congratulations & Introduction 3
-Contents of Packaging 4
-Back Panel Features 4
-Operating Conditions & Front Panel 5
-PH 7 Gain & Load – Upgrade with PSU 7 6
-Technical Specifications 7
-Warranty, Customer Service, Warnings & F.A.Q. 8
-Troubleshooting 9
-F.A.Q. 10
VERY IMPORTANT: Please read the following instructions carefully before installing your
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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
Congratulations
Thank you for having purchased a Goldenote® product.
Introduction
The Goldenote PH7 is a high performance
convenient MM & MC phono preamplifier
featuring Hybrid Power Supply with
temperature automatic stabilizer.
The innovative design developed for the PH7 allows
matching easily any kind of MM and M;C cartridge
with a wide option of set up with easy access
impedance setting and true balanced design and
output connectors.
The PH7 enables superior audio purity with any audio system and as all Micro line units featuring
an optional external super Power Supply (PSU).
The modern convenient compact luxury look helps introducing the unit into any audio system or
building a full Micro Line system offer a complete line of high class convenient products.
Congratulations & Introduction

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
(Contents of Packaging)
•1pc. PHONO PREAMPLIFIER UNIT
•1pc. DETACHABLE AC POWER CHORD
•INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
(Set-Up Instructions)
-Open all the cartons inside the main box and look that all the components listed are present.
-Carefully remove the PH 7 MM & MC Phono Preamplifier chassis from the shipping box and foam.
-Connect the audio cable (not supplied) and the AC Power Chord supplied.
PH 7 back panel
o(1) RCA Analogue Output - Unbalanced
o(2) XLR Analogue Output – Balanced
o(3) MM & MC INPUT – MM & MC Stereo RCA Input
o(4) LOAD INPUT – Adjusting connectors for MM & MC
o(5) PSU IN – Power Supply connector
o(6) IEC PLUG with FUSE - 100 -240 Volt - 50/60Hz with 1 A fuse
Content of Packaging – Back PanelFeatures

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
(Operating Conditions)
Once the PH7 has been correctly wired and positioned on a solid shelf it is ready to play.
The PH7 has been designed for use in Hi-Fi systems in sheltered locations. It ought therefore to be protected from any
eventual variations in temperature and humidity. Avoid to use the unit close to radiators or other strong heat sources,
electrical and electronic motors, switched on mobile phones etc.
The location in proximity of other audio components is not theoretically critical, but you should nevertheless pay attention
to this.
In any case, take care to unplug completely the unit every time you need to move it, or to move the turntable on which it
is installed.
PH 7 Front Panel
o(7) ON/OFF - Master switch, it turns the unit ON/OFF completely.
o(8) MM Key - Select the MM phono stage.
o(9) MC Key - Select the MC phono stage. Pressing and holding together for 5
seconds the Key (8) and (9) it switches internal or optional external power supply.
o(10) MM light – Turns on when selected the input
o(11) MC light – Turns on when selected the input
o(13) BLUE LED Light – It shows the unit ON/OFF
o(14) RED/(Blank)GREEN LED Light – With RED light ON the unit is powered by the
internal power supply. With Green light ON then unit is powered by optional
external power supply. When the unit is thermally stabilized the Red/Green light
fed down.
OperatingConditions

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
(PH 7 Gain & Load)
The PH7 can be used both with MM or MC concerning both Gain and Load.
The MM stereo RCA input (8) features a 48dB gain stage able to drive all MM cartridge of the
market.
Once the MM input is selected the MM stage set up the unit automatically on a 47KΩload that is
the worldwide standard compliance for it.
The MC stereo RCA input (9) features a 48dB gain stage able to drive all MM cartridge of the
market.
Once the MM input is selected the MM stage set up the unit automatically on a 470Ωload.
To eventually adjust the load or the capacitance or the unit once select MM or MC insert proper
pre made plugs into the RCA connectors dedicated (4).
Ask Goldenote to get proper plug eventually.
PSU 7
EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY UNIT
(Optional)
The PH7 maybe set up even with an optional external Power Supply Unit (PSU7) via the
professional Tyco connector (5) present on the back panel.
The PSU7 is a large inductive power supply decouple the PH7 from the AC completely for
uncompromised sound performance.
PH7MainFunctions

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
Technical Specifications
MAIN DETAILS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20Hz – 20KHz @ +/- 3dB
THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) <0.05% THD @ 20Hz-20KHz
RATIO SIGNAL TO NOISE -81dB
AUDIO INPUTS
ANALOGUE INPUTS One stereo RCA
INPUT SENSITIVITY From 0.15mV MC – up to 6.0mV MM
INPUT IMPEDANCE fixed 470ΩMC variable ▪47kΩMM variable
GAIN >65dB MC ▪>48dB MM
AUDIO OUTPUTS
AUDIO OUT Stereo RCA and XLR balanced
POWER
MAINS SUPPLY 100V ▪115V ▪230V ▪50 or 60Hz (depending on market destination not convertible)
POWER SUPPLY Hybrid with Temperature Automatic Stabiliser
POWER CONSUMPTION 50watt Max
UPGRADES
EXTERNAL PSU Plug & Play Power Supply Unit
EXTERNAL AC FILTER Dumbo AC
Other Goldenote Lucca Power Chord
PHYSICAL
DIMENSIONS 200mm L x 80mm H x 260mm D
TOTAL WEIGHT 3Kilos (7Lbs.)
FINISHES
FRONT PANEL Brushed Black or Silver anodised aluminium
CASE Black powder coated
Technical details may vary without notice
Technical Specifications

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
(Warranty Certificate)
The warranty certificate is enclosed separately and to be valid must be completed fill and returned to Goldenote factory or
the official distribution. In all countries where there is an official distribution network, the dealer must stamp the warranty
certificate. In compliance with the laws in force, the dealer may modify the official Goldenote warranty certificate wholly or
partially without notice and without further mention being made in this instruction manual.
Due to the particular kind of item the warranty does not cover the Tubes at all in case they are used
(Customer Service)
All GOLDENOTE® products are the result of meticulous technological research, and consequently their correct functioning
is guaranteed. In spite of this it is possible that problems may emerge which non-specialist users cannot resolve. In this
case, contact your dealer who will advise you on how to resolve the problem.
Do not return any object directly to the factory or to the national distributor or without being authorized to do so. In such
cases both GOLDENOTE® and the distribution agents operating within your territory decline responsibility of any kind.
Please Note: Descriptions and technical characteristics may vary in any moment without notice.
Warnings
1. Do not disassemble any part of the product.
2. Do not use any part of the product for other purposes.
3. For service and problems of any kind, contact qualified Goldenote personnel.
4. Protect the product from rain and humidity and keep away from heat sources, electric and electronic
motors etc.
5. The power Chord supplied must be used only on this unit.
6. Goldenote does not have responsibility for any improper use of this unit
Warranty Certificate – Customer Service – Warnings - F.A.Q.

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PH 7 Italian MM & MC Phono Preamplifier
Troubleshooting
SYNPTOM DESCRIPTION CAUSE REMEDY
SPEAKER HUMMING
PROBLEMS The speakers hum when the Phono Stage
is connected to the
system
•The Phono Stage is very
SENSITIVE to house
environment positions and
more in general
geographical AREAS too.
•Be sure your area and
personal environment are
compatible with the
Phono Stage.
•The Ground connector is
not plugged anywhere.
•The Ground connector is
plugged.
•Try to plug or to unplug
the ground connector
always finding the best
solution in your system.
The Electrical loops
created by the ground
connection can not be
theoretical solved before
installation EVER.
•The Phono stage Input
Interconnect are not
plugged.
•Having an “open” input
the Phono Stage strongly
hum. Connect the Input
Interconnect to the Phono
Stage to eliminate such
matter.
•The listening volume is very
high. •Any high gain phono stage designed to
achieve good sonic
performances hums a bit
when the volume of the
amplifier is increased.
That is normal and
strongly noticeable
especially without music
and with MC gain unit
selection.
•The tone arm and cartridge
are not properly installed •Install them well. Eventually a tone arm
cable problem can occur;
please check other ways
out
•The cartridge gain is wrong. •Select the cartridge gain
following the
manufacturer instructions
•The interconnect input
and/or output cables are
not shielded.
•Be sure to always use
shielded cables for Phono
Stage connections.
SWITCHING ON/OFF
BUMP The Phono Stage bumps any time is
switched ON or OFF
•It is important to notice
that it does not produce
any risk even if the bump is
high
•
PHONO STAGE (THE)
DOES NOT WORK WHEN
THE PHONO STAGE IS
SWITCHED ON
•The AC Phono Stage plug
is disconnected from the AC
wall plug
•Connect it being sure that
the AC wall plug works
•The interconnect cables are
not properly connected to
the Phono Stage.
•Connect them properly
•The fuse is blown •Substitute the fuse with
one of the same value
••Be sure you selected the
right Input on the
amplifier
Troubleshooting

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PHONO 2 Italian Prestige phono stage
F.A.Q.
PHONO 2 Phono Stage
ACTION DESCRIPTION HOW TO ADJUST IT
MATCHING THE CARTRIDGE
IMPEDENCE •Your cartridge needs a
proper IMPEDANCE
matching to chose between
470ohm or 47Kohm.
•Once you disconnect the Phono Stage from
the AC plug Once you disconnect the
Phono Stage from the AC plug remove,
taking extreme care, the acrylic circular
bottom. The signal cables are soldered to
the connectors of such bottom so please
doing that operation with great attention.
Inside the Phono stage is visible the RED
PCB where a DIPSWITCH with 4 switches
is installed. To have only move the
following 2 micro switches:
•470ohm (MC TYPICAL) impedance move
the 2, 3 switches towards the “ON”
labelled side.
•47Kohm (MM TYPICAL) impedance move
the 2, 3 switches towards the “2 & 3”
labelled side.
MATCHING THE CARTRIDGE GAIN •Your cartridge needs a
proper GAIN matching to
chose between MM or MC.
•Once you disconnect the Phono Stage from
the AC plug remove, taking extreme care,
the acrylic circular bottom. The signal
cables are soldered to the connectors of
such bottom so please doing that
operation with great attention. Inside the
Phono stage is visible the RED PCB where
a DIPSWITCH with 4 switches is installed.
To have only move the following 2 micro
switches:
•MC move the 1, 4 switches towards the
“ON” labelled side.
•MM move the 1, 4 switches towards the
“1 & 4” labelled side.
CLEANING THE PHONO STAGE •The Phono Stage is dirty
and needs to be cleaned •With EXTREME care use ONLY pure alcohol and a very soft 100% cotton cloth to
sweep dust and stains out.
Any acid or not extremely soft cloth will
irreversibly damage the Phono Stage fine
aesthetic.
Do not use any alcohol to clean the Phono Stage
anodised label, or printed parts. Only dry cloth is
allowed
F.A.Q.